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HS 7108.13.10Chapter 71 — Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Stones

Import Duty on Containing 99.5 percent or more by weight of gold

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 7108.13.10

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
3%
Total Effective Duty
13.3%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Restd1
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: Gold and Silver Permision. Required at the time of import clearance.

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTIndia-Singapore CECA Phase 35%-5.0%~5.2% on AV

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Containing 99.5 percent or more by weight of gold?
The total import duty is 13.3%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 3% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Containing 99.5 percent or more by weight of gold under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 7108.13.10 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Containing 99.5 percent or more by weight of gold?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 7108.13.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 7108.13.10?
The lowest available BCD rate is 5% under India-Singapore CECA Phase 3. A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.

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HS Code Details

HS Code7108.13.10
Chapter71 — Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Stones
Heading7108
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available